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Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

Gabe Zichermann — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:00:03 -0000

Paul (et al): Thanks for the writeup and interesting commentary! This is Gabe, CEO of rmbrME - and I'm glad to see that people think the product is interesting.

If you're social enough that the per-connection charge is a material issue, I wanted to make you aware of a way to offset that. We're running a friendly challenge on Facebook to win a supercool camera. All you have to do is come up with the cleverest status update in support of rmbrME, and it's yours (more or less). Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/eve...

Also, we're going to constantly evaluate feedback from our customers WRT the service, and we hope that you'll give it a try and let us know what you think!

-G

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

John Roquemore — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:13:08 -0000

Not sure how the fee will work out (although at .10 or less a pop I'd totally go for it).

This really is the start of where we need to be. I've always thought that random meetings should never be hindered by a lack of follow up (esp professionally) and many times business cards just don't do it.

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

MaxGladwell — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:48:59 -0000

I'm going to a green business networking event tonight in LA (http://room367.eventbrite.com). I'll see how many people I can meet and who will rmbrME. Then I'll blog all about it.

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

Pablo — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:44:37 -0000

We always get the cool things later in Europe...this one sounds kind of fun! and quite useful!! especially if you meet someone at the disco ;)

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

PaulGlazowski — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:29:14 -0000

broozier,

Interesting you say that. Given how rmbrME can ideally be quite useful in a sort of chaotic social networking environment, in which users seek more and more efficient ways in which to make connections, perhaps the $0.49 charge per sent message (after the two-week free trial) will not be a major hurdle. I suppose it all depends on who takes to using the system (professional vs private users, for example).

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

PaulGlazowski — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:20:22 -0000

Jim H,

Have to say I did not see that particularity when putting together the review. Thanks for pointing it out.

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

Jim H — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:07:15 -0000

I signed up and I think it's cool. But I don't think I'll use it once they start charging me. I think it'll be clear of spam because the only way I can be spammed is if the spammers know my mobile number - not so easy to come by.

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

broozier — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:50:22 -0000

haven't tried the service yet, @Jim, but the fee will keep the spammers out of the service for sure. That's what freakin sucks about Twitter! Frankly, they could charge $10/message if it meant that I didn't get any viagra ads.

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

Jim H — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:34:31 -0000

From their FAQ: "Sending a rmbrME: No charge for the first 2 weeks. After that, you will be charged $0.49 each time you send an invitation (plus standard SMS charges)"
HELLO!!?? That's pretty UNsocial to me. GOODBYE.

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

Adi — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:01:23 -0000

I dont think Europe will be there very soon :(

Re: rmbrME: SMS-Enabled Social Networking to Save New Contacts

Jernej — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:34:31 -0000

Its working just for USA. Can we expect Europe anytime in future?